LITTLE ROCK — OBITUARIES Information for the obituaries and funeral notices below was supplied to the Arkansas Democrat-Gazette Advertising Department by funeral homes.
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PULASKI COUNTY Johnny Greene Boyd, 94, of Little Rock.
Willie M. Burnett, 89, of North Little Rock.
Carol S. Clem, 76, of Little Rock.
Teresa “Terri” Ann Pfaffenberger Coggins, 53, of Little Rock.
Evelyn Duffey, 98, of Little Rock.
Willie Jane Forrest, 94, of Little Rock.
Tommy Lee Herrin, 63, of Jacksonville.
Horten D. Hurn, 89, of Hensley.
Patricia Cross Keltner, of Little Rock.
Rickey D. Kimbrow, 54, of North Little Rock.
Glen Myers, 68, of Sherwood.
Kerry N. “Pap-Paw” New, 78, of Little Rock.
Velda Sandberg, 74, of North Little Rock.
Edward Eugene Strickland, 66, of Maumelle.
Lillian Marie Cates Weaver, 95, of North Little Rock.
Imelda Mary Whitbey, 92, of Little Rock.
Robert Williams, 66, of Little Rock.
Leon Young Sr., 79, of Little Rock.
ELSEWHERE IN ARKANSAS ARKADELPHIA Rebecca Ann Poindexter, 71.
BEEBE Bobby Joe Palmer, 74.
BENTON Kathryn Drew Brothers, infant.
Doris Lacefield, 86.
BIRDTOWN Irene Ann Taylor, 94.
BLYTHEVILLE Randy Michael Nimmo, 57.
BRYANT Leola Marie Sugg, 89.
CABOT Randolph Howard Wallis, 72.
CLEVELAND Terry Gene Cargile, 61.
CONWAY Marnie C. Barrett, 41.
Scott Moore, 85.
DUMAS Rosie Mae Jones, 65.
EDGEMONT Harold Bigham, 78.
FORREST CITY Mardell Culley Sr., 64.
HEBER SPRINGS Lois Ann McCarthy, 86.
Richard Thomas Meyer, 84. HOPE Robert Lee Biddle, 41.
Vernie Watson, 79.
LAVACA Frank Warren Miros, 79.
LONOKE Earline Jiggs Hill, 79.
MARKED TREE Juanita Tacker Brunner, 83.
McGEHEE Anita O. Reed, 90.
MENA Harold L. Jones Jr., 68.
MONTICELLO Burl Irving Luper, 93.
MONTROSE Bernice Jackson, 87.
MORRILTON Mona Sue Jenkins, 57.
NEWPORT Mildred Sutterfield, 88.
PARAGOULD James Edwin “Ed” Aldridge, 88. PARON Janet Lou Aldridge, 79.
PINE BLUFF Nathaniel Brown, 66.
QUITMAN Helen Marie Mead, 84.
RUSSELLVILLE James Harold “Hoot” Gibson, 81.
James A. “Jim” Hardin, 78.
Judy McCready, 66.
SEARCY Olivia Jo Bird, 68.
Larry Darrell Carson, 64.
Susan Ann Mitchell, 71.
SHERIDAN Thomas Lamar Duvall Sr., 89.
SPRINGDALE Hazel Creasey, 92.
STAR CITY Mandy Francis Johnson, 94.
VILONIA Stacy Lynn Mitchell, 37.
OUT-OF-STATE CARPINTERIA, Calif.
Elizabeth “Beth” Anne de Noble, 58.
OLIVE BRANCH, Miss.
Jogene Linda Griffis, 87.
ALEXANDRIA, Va.
Pauline Porter, 90.
Pulaski County
Services for JOHNNY GREENE BOYD, age 94, of Little Rock, Ark. will be held 11 a.m. Thursday, Jan. 3, 2013 at Matinburg Cemetery in Pittsburg, Texas.
He was born Feb. 13, 1918 in Pittsburg, Texas to Samuel Pierce Boyd and Thelma Lois Cleveland Boyd. He was a retired electrical engineer for SWEPCO.
The family would like to extend a special thanks to Parkway Health Center and Baptist Hospice for the care given to daddy.
Survivors include two daughters, Linda White, Little Rock, Ark., Judy Pratt, Mifflinburg, Pa.; six grandchildren, Marc White, Karen Duke, Tim White, Blaine Pratt, Vaughn Conklin, Courtney Sakhvoruk. He is preceded in death by his parents and wife, Marcelle Boyd.
Pallbearers are Marc White, Tim White, David Duke, Blaine Pratt, Jed Conklin, Leo Sakhvoruk. Visitation with the family will be 10 a.m.-10:45 a.m. Thursday at the funeral home.
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WILLIE M. BURNETT, 89, North Little Rock, departed this lifeDec. 26, 2012.
She is preceded in death by her husband, Curtis Wesley Burnett; sons, Wesley Jr., Bobby and David Burnett; grandson, Edward Burnett. She leaves to cherish her memory: children, Betty Conley (Darryl), Erma Kuykendall (Robert), Viola, Edward Earl, Herbert (Wanda), and Robert (Jean) Burnett, Mamie Burton (Robert), Freddie Burnett Jackson (Nanava); 45 grandchildren; 35 greatgrandchildren; other family and friends.
Family hour: 5:30-6:30 p.m. Friday at Robinson Mortuary Chapel, Little Rock. Funeral service: 11 a.m. Saturday at Palm Street Church of Christ., 307 N. Palm Street, North Little Rock. Services entrusted to Robinson Mortuary, 1201 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Drive, Little Rock (501) 371-0111.
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CAROL S. CLEM, 76, of Little Rock entered into Heaven’s gate,Wednesday, Dec. 26, 2012.
She was preceded in death by her mother and father, Dewey and Syble Baxley of England, Ark. and by her brother, Charles Baxley of Crossett, Ark.
Carol is survived by her husband, Hollis of Little Rock; daughter, Gay Spiller of Little Rock; son, Dewayne (Deana) of Bryant, Ark. and sister, Loeda (Bart) Ahlberg of Jonesboro, Ark. Also survived by four grandchildren and four great-grandchildren and a host of other family and friends who loved her and who will missher dearly.
A memorial service will be held 10 a.m., Monday, Dec. 31, 2012 at Roller-Drummond Funeral Home, 10900 Interstate 30, Little Rock, Ark. 72209 (501-455-5800) with a visitation to follow the service.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Geyer Springs First Baptist Church World Missions, P.O. Box 31510, Little Rock, Ark. 72260.
Online guestbook: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/drummonds.
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TERESA “TERRI” ANN PFAFFENBERGER COGGINS, 53, of Little Rock, Ark. passed away on Dec. 23, 2012 at BMC-Health Care Center in Little Rock. She was born June 26, 1959 in DeWitt, Ark. She was of Lutheran Faith. Terri was a devoted mother and grandmother “Nemaw.”
She was preceded in death by her father, George Pfaffenberger Jr.; sister, Debbie Pfaffenberger Puryear; and son, Kenneth Craig Coggins. She is survived by her mother, Marilyn Johnson Pfaffenberger of Little Rock, Ark.; daughter, Ashley (Kevin) Elrod and granddaughter, Kelsie Lawhon both of Little Rock; son, Joshua Powell and grandkids, Brayden and Bailey Powellall of Austin, Texas She also had one brother, Kenny (Anita Jane) Pfaffenberger of Antioch, Ark. and sister, Brenda Bell of Little Rock, Ark.
She will be laid to rest at St. Paul’s Lutheran Cemetery in Gillett, Ark. Services pending. In lieu of flowers, memorials and donations may be made to memory of Terri to the American Diabetes Association at 320 Executive Court, Suite 104, Little Rock, Ark. 72205 or at www.diabetes.org.
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EVELYN DUFFEY, 98, of Little Rock, died peacefully on Dec. 14,2012. Evelyn was the daughter of Norwegian immigrants and was born Oct. 30, 1914 in Chicago.
Prior to WWII, she was a writer and translator for Scandia, a Chicago-basedScandinavian newspaper. When the war started, all news was cut off from Scandinavia, and the paper folded. She loved that job, and applied at the dailies, but found only a college degree could get you hired. Experience was not wanted.
She met Arnold Duffey in night class at the American Academy of Art and later married him. He taught her the commercial art business, and they had a freelance business in downtown Chicago. The business thrived until the end of the war. The transition from wartime to peacetime industrial production lasted about a year, during which advertising took a nose dive, and a number of agencies went out of business, including theirs.
They had heard of a number of good jobs in Dallas, but Walt Disney Studios had just let a large number of artists go and all the good jobs were taken. On the way back north, they stopped in Little Rock, had a good offer, and stayed. Employed by Arkansas Printing and Lithograph, Evelyn Duffey was the first female art director in Little Rock. She also painted a series of 5’ by 7’ panels depicting the history of river transportation on the Arkansas River for Jack Trotter’s downtown River Museum. Time was too short to achieve the quality she wanted, but the panels were impressive. Her passions were art and reading. Her pastime was classic movies.
Evelyn leaves behind one daughter, Alison Patton; two grandchildren, Chris Patton and Elizabeth Henson; and three great-grandchildren, Jora, Kannon, and Jozi Henson.
A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. on Jan. 7, 2013 at First Lutheran Church at 8th and Rock Street in Little Rock. Memorials may be made to the Arkansas Arts Center.
To sign her guestbook, please visit www.arkansasfuneralcare.com. Arrangements made by Arkansas Funeral Care, Jacksonville.
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WILLIE JANE FOREST, age 94, of Little Rock, Ark., died Saturday. She was Diamond Star member of Mount Pleasant Baptist Church (65 years), and a retired teacher’s aide for Arkansas Children’s Colony. She is survived by her nieces,nephews, great-nieces and nephews and one sister-in-law.
Visitation will be 10:30 a.m.-11 a.m. with funeral services following at 11 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 2, 2013, at Mount Pleasant Baptist Church, 1400 S. Ringo St., Little Rock, Ark.
“Premiumcare Arrangements” by Brown’s Christian Funeral Service 501-244-8000.
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TOMMY LEE HERRIN, 63, of Jacksonville, born June 17, 1949, in Little Rock to parents, Olan and Geneva Herrin, passed away on Friday, Dec. 28, 2012. He was a member of Oak Street Baptist in Jacksonville. He was preceded in death by his parents and his sister, Diane Lanier.
Tommy is survived by his wife, Barbara Herrin, and his children, James Herrin, Laurie Bundy and fiance Bobby Graham, and Renea Taylor. He is also survived by his siblings, Robert and Janice Herrin, and brother-in-law, Roger Lewis; his five grandchildren, Jimbo and Thomas Bundy, Zachary and Allison Taylor, and Natalie Ann Herrin; and extended family, Mary Herrin and James Taylor.
Visitation will be from 4-6 p.m. on Sunday, Dec. 30, 2012, at Arkansas Funeral Care, 2620 W. Main St., Jacksonville, Ark. Funeral service will be at 2 p.m. on Monday, Dec. 31, 2012, at Arkansas Funeral Care. Interment will be at Chapel Hill Memorial.
To sign his guestbook, please visit www.arkansasfuneralcare.com. Arrangements made by Arkansas Funeral Care, Jacksonville.
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HORTEN D. HURN, of Hensley, passed away Friday, Dec. 28, 2012. Arrangements are by Roller-Owens Funeral Home, 5509 John F. Kennedy Blvd., North Little Rock, Ark. (501-791-7400). Full obituary will be in Monday’s paper. Online guestbook www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/owens.
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PATRICIA CROSS KELTNER of Little Rock, a devoted wife, caring mother, loyal friend and caregiver to many, passed away Monday, Dec. 24, 2012.
Services will be held at 10 a.m. on Monday, Dec. 31 at Trinity United Methodist Church, followed by a reception in their Fellowship Hall.
Arrangements by Little Rock Funeral Home, 8801 Knoedl Court, (501)224-2200. Pat’s online guestbook may be signed at www.littlerockfuneralhome.com.
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RICKEY D. KIMBROW, 58, of North Little Rock, Ark. passed away Friday, Dec. 28, 2012. He was born Oct. 4, 1954, in Little Rock, Ark., to Whitson Kimbrow Jr. and Laverne Cornia. He is preceded in death by his son, Zachary Kimbrow; his grandparents, Whitson andLerna Kimbrow Sr. and Eddie and Goldie Edwards.
He is survived by his parents, Whitson (Jerrie) Kimbrow Jr. and Laverne (Chuck) Cornia; his brothers, Dale (Lisa) Kimbrow and Cary (Candy) Kimbrow; special nieces, Lena (Mike) Colschen and Whitney (Higor) De Oliveira; his close friends, Kristin Davis and Henry Baldwin and a host of special aunts.
Visitation will be Wednesday, Jan. 2, 2013, from 10-11 at Moore’s Jacksonville Funeral Home in Jacksonville, Ark., with funeral services at 11. Interment will be at the Arkansas State Veteran’s Cemetery in North Little Rock, Ark.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to the account of Charles and Laverne Cornia at any U.S. Bank branch. A special thank you to the doctors and staff at the VA Hospice Care facility for the wonderful compassion and care provided to Rick during his extended stay.
Arrangements by Moore’s Jacksonville Funeral Home & Crematory (501) 982-2136. Sign online guestbook at www.mooresjacksonvillefuneralhome.com.
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Rev. GLEN E. MYERS, 68, of Sherwood passed away Tuesday, Dec.25, 2012. Glen served in the Army during Vietnam. He pastored The Church, Cato Community Church.
He is survived by his wife of 38 years, Linda Myers; children, Catina “Tina”Clark, Eugene Lucas (Valerie), Rebecca Ann Myers and Clyde Johnson (LaTasha); brother, Fred Myers (Nancy); sisters Diane Mooney (Brian) and Donna Lowe (Barry); grandchildren, Eugene Lucas Jr., Jennifer Lucas, Jessica Lucas, Andrew Garvey (Tabitha), Jordan Garvey, Matthew Garvey and Andrea Johnson; and one great-grandson, Kyrie Joseph Garvey. He was preceded in death by his parents, Glen Albert and Aline Dufresne Myers; daughter Hope Marie Myers; and sister Carol Myers.
Funeral services will be held 12:30 p.m., Monday in the North Little Rock Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will be in Harmony Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 2 to 4 p.m., Sunday at the funeral home, 1921 Main St., 758-1170. Online obituary and guest registry at www.nlrfh.com.
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KERRY N. “PAP-PAW” NEW, 78, of Little Rock, went to be with ourLord, Thursday, Dec. 27, 2012. He was born on Aug. 5, 1934, in Quitman, Ark., to the late John N. and Rose New.
Kerry graduated from Guy-Perkins High School and attended Arkansas StateTeachers College in Conway. Kerry had a long career in insurance and retired with The James Company.
Kerry was a lifelong Christian and a member of Highland Valley Methodist Church; an avid golfer and a member of Western Hills and Eagle Hills Country Clubs. He was an avid Razorbacks fan and former member of the Roadhogs RV group for many years. He enjoyed traveling the country in their motor home with his beloved wife, Freda, and their dog, Hunter.
Kerry is preceded in death by his parents; a sister, John Eva Karber,and her husband, W.G.; granddaughter, Natalie Kaye New; in-laws, Clarence and Esta Ricketts and brotherin-law, Tommy Ricketts.
He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Freda Ricketts New; two sons, Greg New and his wife, Angie, and their daughters, Maddy and Olivia Rose, all of Cabot; Stan New and his wife, Sheryl, and their daughters, Kerianne and Natalie, all of Little Rock; one niece, Jeanna Crow; inlaws, Linda and G.W. Whimarsh; Carolyn Ricketts and their families.
Funeral services will be held 1 p.m., Wednesday, Jan. 2, 2013, at Highland Valley United Methodist Church. Burial will follow at Pinecrest Memorial Park. Family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m., Tuesday, Jan. 1, 2013, at Roller-Chenal Funeral Home, 13801 Chenal Parkway, Little Rock, Ark. 72211 (501) 224-8300.
Memorials may be made to: Highland Valley United Methodist Church, 15524 Chenal Parkway, Little Rock, Ark. 72211.
Online guestbook: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/chenal.
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VELDA ANN SANDBERG, 74, of North Little Rock passed awaySunday, Dec. 23, 2012. She attended Trinity Lutheran Church in North Little Rock and was employed by Centennial Bank in Levy.
She is survived by her daughter,Debra Hollis, of Little Rock; son, Carl Sandberg and wife, Leslie of North Little Rock; six grandchildren, Brandi Hollis, Zachary Hollis, Emily Sandberg, Hannah Sandberg, Abigail Sandberg and Carlie Sandberg; sister, Barbara Martin and brother, Harley Derrick, both of North Little Rock; and a host of family and friends. She was preceded in death by her parents, Harley and Pearl Derrick.
In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Trinity Lutheran Church, 3802 Olive Street, North Little Rock, Ark. 72116.
Funeral services will be held 11 a.m., Thursday at Trinity Lutheran Church. Burial will be at Bayou Meto Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 5 to 7 p.m., Wednesday at North Little Rock Funeral Home, 1921 Main St., 758-1170. Online obituary and guest registry at www.nlrfh.com.--◊--
EDWARD EUGENE STRICKLAND, 66, of Maumelle, passed away Dec. 29, 2012. Services will be held at a later date.
Arrangements by Little Rock Funeral Home, 8801 Knoedl Ct., Little Rock, (501) 224-2200. Mr. Strickland’s online guestbook may be signed at www.littlerockfuneralhome.com.
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LILLIAN MARIE CATES WEAVER, 95, of North Little Rock passed away Saturday, Dec. 29, 2012. She was born Nov. 2, 1917 to the late William Thomas and Josephine Archer Cates.
She is survived by her seven daughters, Mollie Mercer of Little Rock, Jo Ann Burleson (Joe Allen) of Dodge City, Kan., Linda Knight of Little Rock, Donna Roberts of Jacksonville, Barbara Crowley, Rebecca Ritchie, and Terrie Weaver, all of North Little Rock; two sisters, Lucille House, of North Little Rock, and SybleCaple, of Benton; one brother, Aubrey Cates, of North Little Rock; 20 grandchildren; 43 greatgrandchildren; 10 great-greatgrandchildren; and her favorite companion, her cat Betsy. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Colby Eldro Weaver, and two sons, William Weaver and Danny Weaver.
Funeral services will be held 1 p.m., Wednesday at North Little Rock Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will be in Brownsville Cemetery in Lonoke. Family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m., Monday at North Little Rock Funeral Home, 1921 Main St., 758-1170.
Online obituary and guest registry at www.nlrfh.com.
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IMELDA MARY WHITBEY, 92, of Little Rock, passed away on Saturday, Dec. 29, 2012. She was born on Saturday, Aug. 21, 1920 in Morrison Bluff to the late Frank and Lonie (Kreese) Neuman. She was a member of Sacred Heart Catholic Church.She was a member of the Altar Society and Catholic Women’s Union.
She is survived by her sons, Bill Whitbey (Rita), Jerome Whitbey (Theresia), Eddie Whitbey (Lisa), Larry Whitbey (Sandy), and Dennis Whitbey (Kelley); daughters, Joan Mayes (Dennis) and Mary Edwards (Rick); 15 grandchildren; 20 great-grandchildren; and one great-great grandchild.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 64 years, William Thomas Whitbey Jr.; grandson, Kevin Whitbey; great-granddaughter, Lillian Henson; and brother, Martin Neuman.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at 10 a.m., on Wednesday, Jan. 2, 2013 at Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Morrilton with Father Jack Harris officiating. Burial will follow at Sacred Heart Cemetery with her grandsons, Chris Whitbey, Jeff Whitbey, Roderick Edwards, Chad Edwards, Michael Mayes, Scott Mayes, and Sam Geyer, serving as pallbearers. Honorary pallbearer will be Kevin Whitbey. Rosary will be held at 6 p.m., on Tuesday, Jan. 1, 2013 at Sacred Heart. Visitation will be from 7 to 8 p.m., following the Rosary.
Memorials may be made to: The Sacred Heart New Parish Hall Fund. Online guestbook: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com.
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ROBERT WILLIAMS, 66, Little Rock, departed this life Dec. 23,2012. Visitation: 9:30-10:30 a.m. Monday with Funeral Service beginning at 10:30 a.m., to be held at Awareness Center International, 900 South Pine, Little Rock, Dr. L.E. Braggs, officiating.
Services entrusted to Robinson Mortuary, 1201 Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. Drive, Little Rock (501) 371-0111. Sign online guestbook at www.robinsonmortuary.com. “Service You Can Trust.” --◊--
LEON YOUNG SR., 79, of Little Rock, Ark., passed away on Dec.26, 2012. He leaves to cherish his wife, Dorothy Young; his children, Barbara Mackey, Debbie McJunkins, Thomas Young, Karen Gardner, LaDonna Walton (Leonard), Dorothy Yvette Youngand Marla Young. He is preceded in death by two sons, Leon Young Jr. and Stephen Young.
The family will receive friends on Friday, Jan. 4, 2013 from 6 till 7 p.m. The funeral will be held on Saturday, Jan. 5, 2013 at 11 a.m. Both services will be held at Eastern Star Baptist Church, North Little Rock, Ark. Services entrusted to Premier Funeral Home 1518 S. Battery St. Little Rock, AR 72202 (501) 376-4800. “Only Heaven Can Serve You Better!”Arkansas
ARKADELPHIA - Rebecca Ann Poindexter, age 71, of Arkadelphia, left this world on Thursday, Dec. 27, 2012 and entered the presence of her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. She was born and raised in Arkadelphia by her parents, the late Henry Grady and Eula Elmer Walker.
Rebecca was a loving mother and grandmother foremost. She enjoyed her family and being a homemaker. She was also the owner of Fireplace Fashions, a familyoperated clothing store for many years. She was also a caregiver for several local families before her retirement. Rebecca was a member of the First Christian Church in Arkadelphia.
She was preceded in death by her parents, one brother, Grady Walker; husband and father of her children, Ellis Jester; husband, Everett Poindexter; one nephew, Mitchell Walker; and one niece, Paulette Walker.
Rebecca is survived by her two daughters, Sandy Manning (Donny) and Sheila Williams (Larry), both of Arkadelphia; two granddaughters, Kristin Kiernan (Blain) of Benton and Madeline Williams of Arkadelphia; one great-grandson, Jaxon Kiernan of Benton; step-father to her daughters, Edgar Ball of Arkadelphia; one older brother, Charles Walker (Margaret) of Arkadelphia; one younger sister, Peggy Wilson (Jackie) of Benton; one niece, Kimberly Leech (Kelly) of Benton; and two nephews, Chad Wilson of Benton and Jonathan Walker (Liz) of Little Rock.
Her life will be celebrated at 2 p.m. Monday, Dec. 31, 2012 at Ruggles-Wilcox Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Temon Jenkins officiating. Burial will be in the Unity Cemetery with Pastor Scott Jackson officiating graveside. Visitation is scheduled for Sunday, Dec. 30 from 3-5 p.m. at the funeral home.
Rebecca’s family would like to thank the staff of Baptist Medical Centers of Arkadelphia and Little Rock for the care given her during her time of illness. A special thanks is extended to the ICU and Comfort Care staff of Baptist Little Rock for their exceptional care and kindness shown to our Rebecca during her greatest time of need. Sign online guest book at www.ruggleswilcox.com.
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BEEBE - Bobby Joe Palmer passed away Dec. 28, 2012 at Beebe Retirement Home at age 74. He was born at home in Searcy, Ark., on April 16, 1938 to Parents Guss Palmer and Francis Slaughter Palmer.
Bobby was a loving father, grandfather andgreat-grandfather. He was married to Linda Kay Chambless and they were happily married for 11 years and enjoyed their combined families and many friends at church and playing golf.
He is survived by his wife; a son, Monty Palmer of Pine Bluff, Ark.; daughters, Lana Havranek of Maryland, Andra Palmer of Rogers, Ark.; a stepson, Kevin Hinkle of Cabot, Ark.; a stepdaughter, Kayla Dunlap and husband David of Pea Ridge, Ark.; a sister, Peggy Greer and husband Kenneth; a sister-in-law Camelia and husband Jay Reed of Garfield, Ark.; also, grandchildren who kept him young, John and Logan Havranek; step-grandchildren Brandon and Landon Hinkle, Chase, Colby and Shelby Dunlap; and great-grandson, Grayson Havranek.
He was a member of First Assembly of God Church, Searcy, and loved singing in the choir and the Spiritual Development Sunday School Class. He worked 41 years for Kroger and retired as meat department manager at Stuttgart, Ark.
He was preceded in death by his parents, grandparents Albert and Bertha Slaughter, and Elvin and Emma Palmer.
Funeral services will be at Powell Funeral Home in Searcy on Monday, Dec. 31. Visitation will be from 10 to 11 a.m. before the service. Interment will be at White County Memorial Gardens. Memorials may be made to the Alzheimer’s Association, or the First Assembly of God Church of Searcy.
Arrangements by Powell Funeral Home of Searcy. www.powellfuneralhome.net.
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BENTON - Kathryn Drew Brothers, infant, of Benton, became one of God’s little Angels on Dec. 28, 2012. She was born Dec. 16, 2012 in Benton, Ark. Kathryn was preceded in death by her great-grandparents, Francis and Russell Robinson,Irene and David Ferguson and Vernon Brothers.
She is survived by her parents, Jerad and Lauren Brothers; brother, Witt Brothers; sister, Molly Kate Sutton; grandparents, Lynne and Dave Hicks, Mark Ferguson, J.D. Brothers and Tonya and Terry Noto; great-grandparents, Jean and Buddy Brock and Mary Brothers; uncle, Dane Ferguson; uncle and aunt, Jay and Sarah Brothers and several cousins.
Visitation will be 6 to 8 p.m. Monday, Dec. 31 at Ashby Funeral Home. Funeral services will be 1 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 2 at Ashby Funeral Home. Rev. Greg Kirksey will be officiating.
Online guest book at www.ashbyfuneralhome.com.
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BENTON - Doris Lacefield, 86, of Benton passed away Friday, Dec.28, 2012. She was born April 17, 1926 to the late Jake and Della Crow.
She is survived by her two sons, William Maurice Shryock Jr. and wife, Belinda Kay of Bauxite, and James Dean Lacefield, of Benton; two great-grandchildren; six great-great-grandchildren; one sister, Dorothy Moosman of Conway; two brothers, Plaze Otis Crow and wife, Pat, of Inola, Okla., and Donald Crow, of Searcy; and several nephews and nieces. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Ralph Dean Lacefield; two daughters, Dorothy Karen Lacefield and Beverly Ann Lacefield; two grandchildren; one great-grandson; and her brother Aron Crow.
Funeral services will be held 2 p.m., Thursday at Cotton Plant Baptist Church in Cotton Plant, Ark. Burial will be in Cotton Plant Cemetery. Family will receive friends from 1 to 2 p.m., Thursday at the church. Arrangements provided by North Little Rock Funeral Home, 1921 Main St., 758-1170. Online obituary and guest registry at www.nlrfh.com.
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BIRDTOWN - Irene Taylor, 94, passed Dec. 29.
Survivors: four sons; three daughters; two brothers; one sister; 24 grandchildren and 32 greatgrandchildren.
Services will be 10:30 a.m. Monday, Dec. 31. at St. Joseph Catholic Church. Visitation 6 p.m. Sunday.
By Bob Neal and Sons Morrilton. Online obituary is at www.bobnealandsons.com.
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BLYTHEVILLE - Randy Nimmo, 57, of Blytheville, died Thursday, Dec. 27, 2012, at his home. Survived by wife, Shirley; two children; two grandchildren; one brother; one sister.
Funeral services will be Monday, Dec. 31, 2 p.m. in Cobb Funeral Home Chapel. Visitation, noon until service time.
Online register may be signed at cobbfuneralhome.com.
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BRYANT - Leola Marie Sugg was called to Heaven on Dec. 28,2012. She was born Feb. 23, 1923 in Provo, Ark. She married the late William Edwin Sugg on Dec. 24, 1943.
She is predeceased by her son, William Preston Sugg. She is survived by herdaughters, Ann Buckner and her husband Marty and Karen Blohm and her husband Eric; grandchildren, Joe Higdon, Jill Ashmead and William Buckner and seven greatgrandchildren. She is survived by two sisters, Lydia Smalling and Maxine LaFlamme and one brother, Nolan Purtell. She is predeceased by two sisters, Lucille Brook and Doris Jean Purtell.
The oldest of six children of Oliver Preston and Elsie Hill Purtell, she helped care for her younger siblings and was loved by them all. She had a particular affection for all children throughout her life. She was a loving wife, mother and grandmother with a steadfast faith in God, and a member of Orion Missionary Baptist Church. She has gone to join her loving husband, Bill, in Heaven. Her tender heart and friendly smile will be missed by all who knew her. The family wishes to thank the staff at Foxridge in Bryant for their care and kindness over the last 3 1/2 years. In lieu of flowers, donations can be made tothe Alzheimer’s Foundation.
Funeral services will be on Wednesday, Jan. 2 at 2 p.m. in the chapel at Griffin Leggett Forest Hills Funeral Home with burial to follow in Forest Hills Memorial Park. Visitation will be from 1-2 prior to the service.
Online guest register available at www.griffinleggettforesthills.com.
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CABOT - Randolph Howard Wallis passed away on Dec. 27, 2012. He was born on Oct. 13, 1940, to the late Clint and Amy Marie Wallis. Randy retired from Worthen Bank after many years of service. He loved the outdoors and enjoyed fishing and hunting.
He leaves to cherish his memory his wife of 48 years, Wanda; his son, Michael; his brother, Jack and his wife Brenda; and a host of family and friends, all who will miss him dearly.
Funeral services will be on Monday, Dec. 31, at 11:30 a.m. in the chapel at Griffin Leggett Forest HIlls Funeral Home with burial to follow in Pinecrest Memorial Park. Visitation will begin at 10:30 a.m. prior to the service on Monday.
Online guest register available at www.griffinleggettforesthills.com.
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CLEVELAND - Terry Gene Cargile, 61, of Cleveland, Ark., went to be with our Lord on Friday, Dec. 28, 2012. He was born on Tuesday, Jan. 2, 1951, in Conway to the lateThomas Ewell Cargile and Frances Pauline Brazear.
He loved his family and especially his sisters cooking. He enjoyed his dogs, Newt and Sam. He was an avid hunter and fisherman. He was well known in the heating and air business. He recently accepted the Lord Jesus Christ as his saviour. He loved his church and church family.
He is survived by his sisters, Betty Abbott and Lois Hull; brother, Thomas Edward Cargile; uncles, Charles Brazear and Billy Lee Brazear; aunt, Betty Jo White; many nieces, nephews and friends. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two brothers, Jerry Lee Cargile and Terry Dean Cargile; and many aunts and uncles.
Services will be held at 1 p.m. on Wednesday, Jan. 2, 2013, at Roller-McNutt Funeral Home, Conway, with Brother Charles Deckelman officiating. Burial will follow at Caney Cemetery on Hwy 286 with Billy Keith Brazear, Sam Bunting, Tony Palmer, Jimmy Jones, Ricky White, and Mike Warner, serving as pallbearers. Honorary pallbearer will be Bill Abbott. Visitation will be from 6 to 8 p.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 1, 2013.
Special thanks to Gene’s adoptive and extended family, Nancy and Mike Warner, and Earl and Sharon Tatum of Cleveland. Special thanks to Dr. Schafer and her nursing staff.
Online guestbook: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com.
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CONWAY - Marnie Cae Barrett, born March 3, 1971, died of natural causes on Dec. 27, 2012. Although she lived a life of great pain and loss, Marnie also found great joy in empathizing with others who suffered. One of the loves of her life was God’s creatures, especially her bunny, Chai. Another was living, teaching and traveling abroad, including Indonesia, the Czech Republic and Brazil. Marnie believed very strongly in organ donation, and her hair will be donated to Locks of Love.
She was predeceased by her grandparents, Catherine and Lawton Lowry and Edith and Virgil Barrett; her older brother, Kristopher Van Barrett, and her beloved Persian kitty, Zoe. Survivors include her parents, Van and Julie Barrett of Conway; her sister, Sloan Hedrick and spouse Cameron of New York City; her brother, Kaleb and spouse JJ of Conway; numerous aunts, uncles, cousins; nieces Abbyand Emma Hedrick; nephews Jack Derden and Charlie Barrett.
A memorial service will follow in several weeks. Memorial donations may be made to the Humane Society or the charity of your choice. An online guestbook can be signed at www.rollerfuneralhomes.com.
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CONWAY - Scott Moore did not go gently into that good night of 28 Dec. 2012, but he rests now peacefully: doting husband, wonderful and much loved dad; Conway Wampus Cat made good - WWII Veteran, Army Air Corps; UCA graduate; Springdale, Ark., high school math teacher; prominent IBM executive in Kansas City and New York; returned to Conway in 1984: member, Optimist Club, served several roles in Conway Rotary Club, including Rotary President, 1989-1990; member and President, United Way; 19-year member, Conway Symphony Orchestra; member and Chairman of Conway City Planning Commission; member and Chairman of Action for Conway’s Tomorrow (ACT); member,First United Methodist Church of Conway and participant on various committees; personal computer consultant for various local companies; recipient, Paul Harris Fellowship award; recipient, Chamber of Commerce Good Neighbor Award; and wonderful friend to many.
Scott lived 85 wonderful years and later suffered multiple health conditions. He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Kitty; their son, Gary; two grandsons; and their daughter, Virginia.
Greater than the sum of his accomplishments: he participated; he gave; he left this world a better place. If he had only one cookie ... and you needed a cookie ... he’d give you his cookie.
Please remember Scott through any donations to the organizations he cherished: Conway Rotary Club to fight Polio; First United Methodist Church of Conway; American Cancer Society; United Way; Conway Symphony Orchestra. To all of us he touched and to the many friends and supporters touched by him, our heartfelt thanks.
A memorial service will be held at 10 a.m. Monday, Dec. 31, 2012, in the Chapel of Roller-McNutt Funeral Home in Conway. www.rollerfuneralhomes.com.
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DUMAS - Mrs. Rosie Mae Jones, 65, of Dumas died Monday, Dec. 24, 2012. Funeral will be Monday, Dec. 31, 2012, at 11 a.m. at Bethlehem Worship Center in Dumas with Rev. Willie Gordon Sr. officiating.
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EDGEMONT - Mr. Harold Bigham, age 78, of Edgemont, Ark., passed away Friday, Dec. 28, 2012, at his home. He was born April 28, 1934.
All services will be private. Arrangements are by Roller-McNutt Funeral Home Clinton. Online guestbook: rollerfuneralhomes.com.
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FORREST CITY - Mardell Culley Sr., 64, of Forrest City, Ark., passedDec. 26, 2012. Visitation 11 a.m. and home going 12 p.m. both held Jan. 2, 2013, at New Light Missionary Baptist Church, 126 West Day Street, Forrest City, Ark. Entrusted to Superior Funeral Service, 5017 East Broadway, 501-945-9922. Trudean Long Brown “Providing Services Your Family Deserves.” --◊--
HEBER SPRINGS - Lois Ann Mc-Carthy, 86, of Heber Springs, Ark., died Monday, Dec. 24, 2012.
Cremation arrangements are under the direction of Heber Springs Funeral Home. Memorial services will be 2 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 30, 2012, in the Chapel of Heber Springs Funeral Home. For more information visit www.heberspringsfuneralhome.com or call 501.887.9152.
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HEBER SPRINGS - Richard Thomas Meyer, 84, of Heber Springs passed away Friday, Dec. 28, 2012. Cremation arrangements are under the care of Heber Springs Funeral Home in Heber Springs, Ark. No services are planned at this time. For more information please go to www.heberspringsfuneralhome.com or call 501.887.9152.
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HOPE - Graveside service for Mr. Robert Biddle, age 41, of Hope, will be 2 p.m., Sunday, Dec. 30, 2012, at Rose Hill Cemetery, Hope, with Bro. Gary Bolin officiating.
Arrangements by Brazzel/Oakcrest The Funeral Home of Hope, Eddie Brazzel, Director. Online guestbook: www.brazzelfuneralhomes.com.
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HOPE - Mrs. Vernie Watson 79, of Hope, Ark., passed away Friday, Dec. 28, 2012, in Hope, Ark.
Visitation, Sunday, Dec. 30, 2012, at Herndon-Pharr Funeral Home between the hours of 4-6 p.m. Services, Monday, Dec. 31, 2012, at 10 a.m. in the Herndon-Pharr Chapel.
Online guest book at www.pharrfuneralhomes.com.
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LAVACA - Frank Warren Miros, 79, of Lavaca, Ark., passed away onDec. 25, 2012, at St. Edwards/Mercy Hospice in Fort Smith, Ark., after a short illness. He was born in Huntington, W.Va., on Aug. 24, 1933, to the late Francis and Elizabeth (McGinnis) Miros. Frank graduatedfrom Saint Joseph High School in Huntington in 1951. He went on to Belmont Abbey College in North Carolina for four years and graduated from Marshall University in Huntington, W.Va.
Frank was a veteran of the Korean War and early in his service career was stationed in Fort Smith, Ark., where he met his loving wife of 41 years, the late Frances Elizabeth “Betty” Sokora. They were married in Slovak, Ark., in 1957. Fort Smith became their home and Frank was the president of Westark Medical Supply Company in that city. He was an active member of Immaculate Conception Church and a booster of many school programs.
He had a kind, generous spirit and enjoyed cooking for others. He was a dedicated caregiver for family, friends and troubled youth. He also enjoyed challenges and was proud that, in his younger days of Scouting, he had earned the rank of Eagle Scout as well as the Ad Altare Dei Award.
In addition to his present spouse, Norma, whom he married in 2002, Frank leaves behind to celebrate his life four sons, Michael (Suzi) Miros of Benton, Ark., Stephen (Kim) Miros of Ocala, Fla., Gregory (Kathy) Miros of Little Rock, Ark., and David (Jen) Miros of Saint Louis, Mo.; two daughters, Michele (Jimmy) Jones of Talmo, Ga., Lisa (Donald) Drewry of Rogers, Ark.; and four step-daughters.Frank has 12 grandchildren, Sarah Westmoreland, Andrew, Matthew and Thomas Miros, Meghan and Emily Miros, Lauren, Tim, Sam, and Landon Drewry, Kade Miros, and Elise Miros; two sisters, Nancy Miros Denny of Columbus, Ohio, and Therese Miros Stewart of Gainesville, Ga.; aunt, Nellie Stone; nieces and nephews, cousins and friends.
A gathering of remembrance, which will include the recitation of the rosary, will be held on Sunday evening, Dec. 30, 2012, at Saints Cyril and Methodius Church in Slovak, Ark., at 7 p.m. A memorial Mass will be offered in Slovak on Monday, Dec. 31, 2012, at 10 a.m. at Saints Cyril and Methodius Church. The celebrant will be Monsignor Jack Harris. Frank’s children, their spouses, grandchildren and his sisters invite you to Slovak for a celebration of his life. In lieu of flowers, you may want to donate to the Kidney Foundation or Saint Edwards/Mercy Hospice Program in Fort Smith, Ark.
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LONOKE - Earline “Jiggs” Hill, age 79, of Lonoke died Dec. 28, 2012, at home with her family. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and homemaker and was the official “boss” of the Horton family. Earline was a member of Bayou Meto Missionary Baptist Church.
Preceding in death is her husband, Julius A. Hill Sr.; parents, Charlie Horton, Ailene Staton Horton; step-mother, Allie M. (Evans) Horton; and sister Barbara Jean Tippitt.
Surviving are two sons, Julius A. Hill Jr., Ernest Lee Hill, and daughter-in-law, Heather; grandchildren, Brooke Nicole and Holden Hoyt Hill; the Horton family brothers, Mick (Carolyn) Horton and Carl (Sandra) Horton; sisters Judy (Doyne) Carpenter, Faye (Jim) Skillern, Sue (Wendell) Walker and Patsy (Ronnie) Lassiter; and a host of nieces, nephews, and cousins.
Earline also considered Jude’s family her immediate family too. The Beulah Hill family loved Earline and her boys and stayed in contact with them throughout their lives. The Hill brothers and their sister Beulah Mae (Hill) Pearson were just a phone call away.
Earline rarely left her home but stayed in contact with family and friends by phone. We all grew to rely on her to keep us up to date with family matters. If we needed someone’s phone number, or the name of a past relative, or to know if someone had been sick, we called Earline. Even if it was just to check in or say hi, we called Earline. Those phone calls will be missed by many.
Visitation will be Sunday, Dec. 30 at Boyd Funeral Home, Lonoke from 2-4 p.m. The service will be Monday, Dec. 31 at 10 a.m. at Bayou Meto Baptist Church with burial at Legate Cemetery. Online guest book, www.boydfuneralhome.net.
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MARKED TREE - Juanita Tacker Brunner was born March 8, 1929.She passed away Dec. 18, 2012, at Hardin Memorial Hospital. She was a wonderful mother, excellent NeNaw, exceptional homemaker and loving wife. Juanita was a member of First United Methodist Church ofMarked Tree, Ark. She was an active band parent for many years, a Girl Scout leader, and worked with special needs children of Poinsett County. Her favorite pasttimes included playing bridge, fishing, cooking and camping out with her family.
She is preceded in death by her loving husband of 58 years, James Robert Brunner Sr.; her parents, Joe and Lila Tacker; three sisters, Louise Wages, Margaret O’Brien and Billie Joe Castleman; and one brother, Cletus Tacker.
She leaves behind three children, a son, Rob Brunner Jr. of West Palm Beach, Fla.; two daughters, Dianna Campbell (Dr. Jim Campbell) of Elizabethtown, Ky., and Pam Teague (Dr. Audie Teague) of Camden, Ark.; five grandchildren, Cody Campbell and Baine Campbell of Elizabethtown, Ky., Jason Brunner of Fayetteville, Ark., Dr. Kristen Teague Thompson (AST Dustin Thompson) of Pine Bluff, Ark., and AST Craig Teague of Jonesboro, Ark.; and 10 great-grandchildren.
In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital of Memphis, Tenn., or First Methodist Church of Marked Tree, Ark.
There will be a private celebration of life held for Mrs. Brunner. Arch L. Heady & Son Funeral Home and Cremation Services were responsible for making the arrangements. Please visit archlheadypreston.com to leave online condolences.
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MCGEHEE - Anita O. Reed , 90, died Wednesday, Dec. 26, 2012. Visitation 1-2 p.m. Sunday at Griffin-Culpepper Funeral Service in McGehee, Ark. Graveside services will be held at 2:30 p.m. at McGehee Cemetery.
Survivors include two sons; a daughter-in-law; two daughters; one sister; six grandchildren and six great-grandchildren. Online guest book at www.griffinculpepper.com.
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MENA - Harold L. Jones Jr. age 68, of Mena, Ark., went to be with the Lord on Dec. 25, 2012, in Mena.
Funeral services will be Monday, Dec. 31, 2012, at 2 p.m. at the Beasley-Wood Chapel. Interment follows in Mount Gilead Cemetery under the direction of the Beasley-Wood Funeral Home.
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MONTICELLO - Burl Irving Luper, 93, of Monticello, died Thursday, Dec. 27, 2012. He was born Dec. 30, 1918, in Denton, Texas.
Funeral service will be 3 p.m. Sunday at Stephenson-Dearman Chapel with burial in Oakland Cemetery. Memorials to: Arkansas Baptist Children’s Home, P.O. Box 427, Monticello, Ark. 71657.
Online guestbook www.stephensondearman.com.
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MONTROSE - Graveside services for Bernice Jackson, age 87, of Montrose, Ark., will be held Monday, Dec. 31 at Evergreen Cemetery in Boydell. Time: 11 a.m. Visitation will be Sunday evening from 5-6 p.m. at the Davis Strickland Funeral Home Chapel in Dermott. Rev. L.C. Barnes officiating.
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MORRILTON - Mona Jenkins, 57, passed away Thursday.
Survivors: parents; two sons; two daughters; one brother; three sisters; six grandchildren; two great-grandchildren.
Memorial services are Wednesday, 2 p.m. Jan. 2, 2013 at Bob Neal and Sons Chapel. Arrangements by Bob Neal and Sons Funeral Home, Morrilton.
Obit/photo/guestbook, www.bobnealandsons.com.
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NEWPORT - Mildred Sutterfield, 88, of Newport departed this life Thursday, Dec. 27, 2012. Graveside services were 2 p.m. Saturday, Dec. 29, 2012 at Walnut Grove Cemetery. Arrangements by Dillinger Funeral Home.
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PARAGOULD - James Edwin “Ed” Aldridge, 88, Southwestern Bell Telephone Company retiree and U.S. Navy World War II veteran, passed away Dec. 28, 2012. Survivors: wife, Betty; son, Jay (Theresa) Aldridge; daughter, Sammye ( Warren) Byrd; one brother; four sisters; two grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; two honorary grandchildren.
Visitation Monday, 11 a.m., Olmstead Funeral Home, Heber Springs; graveside service with military honors following 2 p.m. Pleasant Ridge Cemetery, Brownsville. www.olmstead.cc.
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PARON - Janet Lou Aldridge, age 79, of Paron, went to bewith the Lord Wednesday, Dec. 26, 2012. She was born Dec. 1, 1933 to the late Betrum and Margaret Lindsay in Rock Falls, Ill. She was a member of New Life Baptist Church in Alexander andretired from Farm Bureau. She loved music, loved to sing, and loved sewing. In addition to playing the piano, Janet taught many Sunday school classes throughout the different churches that her and her husband, Bro. Lester Aldridge pastored. She became a “foster” grandmother and aunt to many who had not been shown unconditional love and was given the gift of exceptional phone ministry to those that Mrs. Janet knew out-of-state. Janet loved her family, her friends, and the Lord very deeply.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by two great-grandchildren; three brothers, Bert, Marvin, and George Lindsay, and one sister, Renie Woodyatt.
Survivors include her wonderful companion of 63 years, Bro. Lester Aldridge of the home; two daughters, Chris Wayland and husband, Larry and Shirley Hitchcock and husband, Virgil, all of Bryant; three sons, Lester Daniel Aldridge and wife, Diane of Paron, Ted Aldridge and wife, Connie of Bryant, and Paul Aldridge and wife, April of North Little Rock; 13 grandchildren, Robyn Manees, David McCombs, Kelly Mangrum, Chad Aldridge, Daniel Aldridge, Anthony Aldridge, Lindsay Margaret Aldridge, Jory Aldridge, Jace Aldridge, Josh Aldridge, Xavier Aldridge, Lexi Aldridge, and Alivia Aldridge; 12 great-grandchildren; one sister, Maxine Knapp and husband, Robert of Rock Falls; two brothers, Walter Lindsay and wife Janet and David Lindsay all of Rock Falls; numerous nieces and nephews; her best friend, Reba Hillenburg; other relatives and many friends.
Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Wednesday, Jan. 2, 2013 at New Life Baptist Church in Alexanderwith Bro. Sid Samples officiating. Interment will follow at Forest Hills Memorial Park in Alexander. Serving as pallbearers will be Ronnie Hutchinson, Allen Manees, Paul Aldridge, David McCombs, Isaac Mc-Combs, and Jonthan Austin. Visitation will be from 6-8 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 1, 2013 at Roller-Ballard Funeral Home in Benton (501) 315-4047.
Online guestbook www.rollerfuneralhomes.com/ballard.
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PINE BLUFF - Mr. Nathaniel Brown, 66, of Pine Bluff passed Wednesday, Dec. 26, 2012.
Services will be 11 a.m. Monday, Dec. 31, 2012 at Kings Highway MBC by Rev. M.C. Johnson and Rev. Kevin Johnson. Burial will be in Forrest Lawn Memorial Garden by Brown Funeral Home of Pine Bluff.
Online register: www.brownfuneralhomeandmortuary.com.
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QUITMAN - Helen Marie Mead, age 84, of Quitman, Ark., passed away Dec. 25, 2012. A memorial service will be conducted at Trinity Lutheran Church in Heber Springs at a later date.
Cremation services are by Heber Springs Funeral Home, 1199 Wilburn Road, Heber Springs, Ark., (501) 887-9152.
Online Obituary: www.heberspringsfuneralhome.com.
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RUSSELLVILLE - James Harold “Hoot” Gibson, 81, died Saturday.
The family will receive friends on Sunday, Jan. 6, 1-3 p.m., at the funeral home. All arrangements are by Shinn Funeral Service of Russellville.
Memorials to: Saint Mary’s Regional Cancer Center, 1808 W. Main St., Russellville, Ark. 72801-2724.
Obituary/guestbook available at www.shinnfuneral.com.
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RUSSELLVILLE - James A. “Jim” Hardin, 78, of Russellville, died Friday.
Memorial service is 10 a.m., Monday, at Central Presbyterian Church, by Shinn Funeral Service. Visitation to follow in the fellowship hall.
Memorials: The Hindsman Players Scholarship, Arkansas Tech University Foundation, 8820 Tech Lane, Russellville, Ark 72801.
Online obituary/guestbook available at www.shinnfuneral.com.
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RUSSELLVILLE - Judy McCready, 66, of Russellville, Ark., passed awaywith her family by her side on Monday, Dec. 24, 2012, at Arkansas Hospice River Valley Home in Russellville. The daughter of Thalbert and Jewel Wade, she was born Oct. 25, 1946, in Russellville, Ark. Judywas a licensed LPN and a member of the LPN Nursing Association. She was a licensed social worker. Working for over 25 years with the Area Agency On Aging as a case manager/advocacy-ombudsman. She enjoyed reading books and served as secretary for the Russellville Book Reading Club. Judy was a member of the First Baptist Church of Russellville. She enjoyed music, piano, spending time with her church family and shopping with her granddaughter. She was preceded in death by her parents.
Left to cherish her memory are her husband of 48 years, Robert McCready of Russellville; son, Robert Todd McCready and wife, Kristen, of Little Rock; one granddaughter, McKenzie Grace Mc-Cready of Little Rock.
Graveside service will be at 2 p.m., Wednesday, Jan. 2, 2013, at Oakland Cemetery. Dr. Stephen Davis will officiate. Cremation arrangements are under the direction of Humphrey Funeral Service. Memorials may be made to Arkansas Hospice River Valley Home, 220 John Babish Lane, Russellville, Ark. 72801.
Internet obituary and online guest book are available at www.humphreyfuneral.com.
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SEARCY - Olivia Jo Bird, died Friday, Dec. 28 at White County Medical Center. Visitation will be 6-8 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 30 at Searcy-McEuen Funeral Home.
Funeral services start at 10 a.m. Monday at New Horizons International Ministries. Interment following at Henderson Cemetery in Pangburn.
Condolences may be left at www.SearcyMcEuenFuneral-Home.com.
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SEARCY - Larry Darrell Carson, 64, of Searcy, passed away Tuesday, Dec. 25, 2012. He was born Feb. 17, 1948, in Blytheville to the late Aubrey and El Reba Tillman Carson.
Graveside services will be Monday, 2 p.m., White County Memorial Gardens. Arrangements entrusted to Powell Funeral Home of Searcy. www.powellfuneralhome.net.
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SEARCY - Susan Ann Mitchell, 71, of Searcy, died Thursday. Survivors: husband, Darrell Mitchell; daughter, Traci Denny.
Services: 2 p.m. Sunday, Roller-Crouch Chapel, Batesville. Burial: Egner Cemetery, Salado. Visitation: 1-2 p.m. Sunday prior to service.
Memorials: St. Jude Children’s Research Hospital, 501 St. Jude Place, Memphis, Tenn. 38105 and Feed the Children, P.O. Box 36, Oklahoma City, Okla. 73101
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SHERIDAN - Thomas Lamar Duvall Sr., 89, of Sheridan, born Sept. 26, 1923, in Atkins, Ark., to John and Alva Duvall, passed away on Friday, Dec. 28, 2012. He was Baptist. He was preceded in death by Joyce Rainwater Duvall, Marie Johnson Duvall, Albert (Doc) Duvall, J. A. Duvall, Joel Fuller, John Adam Duvall and Alva Duvall.
Thomas Lamar is survived by his children, JoAnn Duncan (Larry),East End, Ark., Thomas Lamar Duvall Jr. (Donna), Doylene, La., Janis Thompson (Richard) of Sherwood, Ark., and Jeannie Fuller (Bill), Tahoka, Texas. He is also survived by brothers,Charles Duvall of Atkins, Ark., and Forrest Duvall of Pottsville, Ark.; seven grandchildren; 13 greatgrandchildren and several nieces and nephews.
Visitation will be 10 a.m. on Monday, Dec. 31, 2012, at Arkansas Funeral Care, 2620 W. Main St., Jacksonville, Ark. Funeral service will be at 11 a.m. on Monday, Dec. 31, 2012, at Arkansas Funeral Care. Interment will be at Rest Hills in Sherwood.
To sign his guestbook, please visit www.arkansasfuneralcare.com. Arrangements made by Arkansas Funeral Care, Jacksonville.
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SPRINGDALE - Hazel Moore Creasey, age 92, went home to bewith the Lord, Dec. 22, 2012.
Hazel is survived by four grandchildren, Billy Ray Sherer, Pamela Kay Sherer Robinson, both of Cabot, Ark., Mary Mechele Creasey Norris of Gentryand Grady Vernon Creasey of Bentonville, Ark. Hazel is survived by nine great-grandchildren and her daughter-in-law, Darlene Green Creasey of Springdale, Ark,. and family and a host of friends. Hazel was preceded in death by her husband, Grady V. Creasey, and all four of her children, G.V. Creasey, Larry Dean Creasey, Mary Rebecca Sherer - Taylor and Stanley N. Creasey; and a grandson, Logan Marshall Norris.
Hazel was a homemaker as well as rework operator at Frank-lin Electric for 24 years. She was a member of Landmark Missionary Baptist Church of Jacksonville, where she had served as secretary of her class and on the hospitality committee. She was very hospitable and loved to entertain family and friends in her home. Her favorite pasttime was rocking four children, four grandchildren and all 10 of her great-grandchildren. Hazel had a smile and positive attitude for all who knew her. Our loss is Heaven’s gain.
We celebrated the life of this beloved woman of God in a memorial service at North Little Rock Funeral Home, 1921 Main St., North Little Rock, Ark., on Thursday, Dec. 27 at 2 p.m. with Bro. Joel Hernandez officiating.
Online obituary and guest registry at www.nlrfh.com.
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STAR CITY - Mandy Francis Johnson, 94, of Star City, died Friday.
Funeral services will be 10 a.m. Monday at Griffin Funeral Chapel in Star City. Burial will be in Best Cemetery. Visitation will be 7-9 p.m. Sunday at the funeral home. Arrangements by Griffin Funeral Service in Star City. Online guestbook at www.griffinfuneralservice.net.
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VILONIA - Stacy Lynn Mitchell,37, of Vilonia formerly of Wynne went to be with the Lord on Friday, Dec. 28, 2012. He was born on Saturday, Aug. 23, 1975, to James and Rebecca (Andrews) Mitchell.
Mr. Mitchell graduated fromthe Arkansas Law Enforcement Training Academy in 1999 as the class leader. He was a highly decorated law enforcement officer, outstanding criminal justice instructor at Cabot High School and also a private investigator. He served in the Army National Guard and was a member of Conway’s First Baptist Church, where he was a drummer for the past eight years. He had a passion for music and was a very talented musician. Stacy was a loving husband, father and son.
He is survived by his wife, Jenifer (Adams) Mitchell of Vilonia; two sons, Brady and Maddox Mitchell both of Vilonia; stepdaughter, Shelby Gregory of West Helena; his parents, James and Gail Mitchell of Wynne; two brothers, James “Jamey” Mitchell (Crystal) of Brookland and Jason D. Mitchell (Christy) of Conway; numerous nieces, nephews, other family members, along with a host of law enforcement camaraderie, friends and students.
Stacy is preceded in death by his grandparents, Fred and Lenora Andrews and Gene and Annar Raye Mitchell; numerous aunts, uncles, and other family members.
Funeral service will be held at 1 p.m., Monday, Dec. 31, 2012, at Conway’s First Baptist Church with Dr. Dale Wicker and Reverend Kyle Cochran officiating. Burial will followat Crestlawn Memorial Park. Visitation will be from 3-8 p.m., Sunday, Dec. 30, 2012, at the church.
Online guest book: www.rollerfuneralhomes.com.
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CARPINTERIA, Calif. - Elizabeth“Beth” Anne De Noble, 1954-2012 of Carpinteria, Calif.
Beth passed away Dec. 18, 2012, surrounded by her supportive community who mourn the loss of her friendship here on earth,but celebrate her new found freedom and joy in finding peace with the Lord. Beth lived life as if she could “Dance as though no one is watching you, Love as though you had never been hurt before, Sing as though no one can hear you, Live as though heaven is on earth.” There is no doubt that she is now dancing and singing with gusto.
Beth was born with cerebral palsy, in Lubbock, Texas, on March 19, 1954. She grew up in Little Rock, Ark., with her family until the death of her father, Henry M. de Noble at which time she moved to Santa Barbara, Calif.
After graduating from Dos Pueblos High School, she took classes at Santa Barbara City College. She was a life-long learner, who amazed us all with her prodigious memory and ability to tackle modern technology. She has lived in Carpinteria independently since 1996.
Despite being fiercely independent, she valued her family, friendships, and her “chosen family” above all else. Beth and Phil Womble recently celebrated the 40th anniversary of their life partnership. They had an inspirational bond forged in mutual respect and love that “always protects, always trusts, always hopes and always perseveres” 1 Corinthians 13:7.
In addition to her father, she is preceded in death by her mother, Helen K. de Noble and nephew, Phillip B. de Noble. She is survived by her brothers, Keith (Edna) de Noble, Timothy (Anne) de Noble; and her sister, Deborah (Michael) Wilson; her nephews, Chris de Noble, Brett (Marisa) and Matthew Wilson, William, Henry and Harris de Noble; her niece and Goddaughter, Elizabeth (Matt) Ryther and niece Andrea (Eric) Flodberg; and three great-nephews and two great-nieces. She is also survived and was greatly supported by her “chosen family,” Maria “Blanca” Moria, and the staff at UCP and hermany devoted friends.
Beth was a larger than life, fire ball spirit that proved to be an inspiration to others. Her willingness to tackle life’s seemingly insurmountable challenges with gusto set an example. She found support and solace in her faith and joy in her friendships. Her determination and courage provided her with the tools to live life to its fullest potential.
A memorial service to celebrate her life will be held at 2 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 19, 2013 at Christ the King Episcopal Church, 5073 Hollister Avenue, Santa Barbara, Calif. 93160.
In lieu of flowers, donations “in memory of Beth De Noble” can be made to either: UCP Work Inc., 5464 Carpenteria Ave., Ste. B, Carpinteria, Calif. 93013 or Christ the King Episcopal Church, 5073 Hollister Ave., P.O. Box 6188, Santa Barbara, Calif. 93160.
To leave on condolences please visit www.wrhsb.com.
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OLIVE BRANCH, Miss. - Jogene Linda Griffis, 87, of Olive Branch, Miss., died Thursday, Dec. 27, 2012, at Baptist Desoto Hospital in Southaven, Miss. She was born March 16, 1925, in Sheridan, Ark., a daughter of the late Joel and Eula (Rhodes) Moring. She was also preceded in death by her sons, Hal Griffis and Dale Griffis; five sisters, Ruby, Babe, Helen, Willene and Patty; and the love of her life, Alfred “Jig” Craig.
Mrs. Griffis was a long-time member of Oak Forest United Methodist Church; and worked at UAMS for over 35 years as a Medical Transcriptionist. She was also an avid hunter and loved to fish.
She is survived by her grandchildren, Shari Fernandez, Susan Gray (Chris), Hallie Muilenburg (Danny) and Tim Griffis (Denna); 11 great-grandchildren; six greatgreat-grandchildren and a number of nephews and nieces.
Funeral for Jogene will be 10 a.m., Monday, Dec. 31, 2012, in the chapel of Griffin Leggett Healey & Roth. Burial will follow in Rhodes Cemetery, Sheriden, Ark., under the direction of Griffin Leggett Healey & Roth, 5800 W. 12th Street, Little Rock. (501) 661-9111.
Please share your memories and messages of love and encouragement with Jogene’s family at www.griffinleggetthealeyroth.com.
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ALEXANDRIA, Va. - Pauline P. Porter (age 90) died on Friday, Dec. 21, 2012 at home in Alexandria, Va. Polly grew up in southern Arkansas with her brother and four sisters. She enjoyed her time at A&M in Magnolia - especially the attention of a special football player.
She and her football player, Wallace Porter, married in April of 1943 after he completed his military training. Following the war, they settled in Fayetteville, N.C., where Polly started her career as a bookkeeper for a number of local businesses. In 1981 she and Wallace retired to Edgemont Ark., to enjoy time with family and new friends. Twenty years later she moved to Alexandria, Va., to be closer to family. Always interested in others, Polly made friends that she kept close for the rest of her life. She enjoyed her cup of tea in the morning and looking over her flower garden.
Polly is survived by her daughter, Ruth Willis; son-in-law, Larry Willis; granddaughter, Jessey Willis; a younger sister, Mary Cheatham, and several nephews and nieces.
Family and friends are invited to Ruggles-Wilcox Funeral Home, Arkadelphia, Ark., on Sunday, Dec. 30 at 7 p.m. A graveside service will be held on Monday, Dec. 31, 2012 at noon, at the Delamar Family Cemetery near Manning. Although Polly loved flowers, memorial contributions to Southern Arkansas University Foundation, Southern Arkansas University, Box 9174, 100 E. University, Magnolia, Ark. 71753-9973. Sign online guest book at www.ruggleswilcox.com.
Arkansas, Pages 18 on 12/30/2012